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  • Ordination

    All Saints Lutheran Church, Bowie 16510 Mt Oak Rd, Bowie, MD, United States

    The Synod invites you to the ordination of Emily DeMarco to the Ministry of Word and Service on Saturday, May 10, 4:00 PM at All Saints Lutheran Church in Bowie, MD. Rostered ministers are invited to vest and process and the Color of the Day is red.

  • 2026 Spending Plan Workshops

    Zoom

    Do you want to learn more about how the Synod stewards your mission support? The proposed spending plan for 2026 will be reviewed and explained at two pre-assembly Zoom workshops, offered on Wednesday, May 14, at 2:00 PM and Thursday, May 29, at 6:15 PM. These are open to all Synod members, even if you are not attending the…

  • Good Trouble: Being Bold and Boundless

    New Time & Location (Online Only) The Metro D.C. Synod Racial Equity Team and Youth + Family Committee invite young adults to a powerful event on racial justice. "Good Trouble: Being Bold and Boundless" will engage participants in recognizing racial injustice, fostering repentance, and moving toward reconciliation in ways relevant to their age group. Led…

  • May Play + Pray

    Bowlero in Annandale 4245 Markham St., Annandale, VA, United States

    Middle and high school youth are invited to a free afternoon of fun, fellowship, and bowling on Saturday, May 17, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Bowlero in Annandale, VA! Bring a friend, enjoy exciting games, and make memories together. All costs are covered by the Youth + Family Committee—just come ready to play…

  • 2026 Spending Plan Workshops

    Zoom

    Do you want to learn more about how the Synod stewards your mission support? The proposed spending plan for 2026 will be reviewed and explained at our second pre-assembly Zoom workshop, offered on Thursday, May 29, at 6:15 PM. These are open to all Synod members, even if you are not attending the Assembly. Join on…

  • 2025 Synod Assembly

    College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 3501 University Blvd East, Hyattsville, MD, United States

    On Friday, June 6–Saturday, June 7, the 2025 Synod Assembly will be held at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Hyattsville, MD. This Assembly will include the election of a new Bishop of the Metropolitan Washington D.C. Synod. Regular registration closed on May 1. Late registration, which does not include the hotel,…

  • Admin Network Brunch

    Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Vienna 2589 Chain Bridge Rd., Vienna, VA, United States

    All administrative professionals—whether volunteer or paid—including administrators, communicators, and secretaries across the Metro D.C. Synod are invited to a special Admin Network Brunch on Thursday, June 12, at 11:00 AM. The gathering will take place at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Vienna. This will be the final Admin Network meeting before the summer break. Come to connect,…

  • The Lord’s Wake

    Leesylvania State Park 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive, Woodbridge, VA, United States

    The Metro D.C. Synod Youth + Family Ministry Team invites youth and families from the Metro D.C. and Delaware-Maryland Synods to a day of fun, fellowship, and faith at the lake! Come to The Lord's Wake – Youth + Family Day at Leesylvania State Park on Friday, June 27, for games, a shared lunch, and…

  • Fall Discernment Cohort

    Zoom

    The Metro D.C. Synod's candidacy committee invites anyone feeling a call to ministry or looking for a space to actively discern their call to join the Fall Discernment Cohort. This will be a space for holy listening, discernment, and pondering in partnership with the Virginia Synod. The cohort will meet on Zoom from 5:00–6:00 PM…

  • Faith Day at Nationals Park

    Nationals Park

    You're invited to join congregations from across the Metro D.C. Synod for Faith Day at Nationals Park—an afternoon of baseball, fellowship, and community connection. Come cheer on the Washington Nationals as they take on the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, August 16, from 4:05 PM to 8:00 PM. Whether you're a Nats or Phillies fan, wear…